Why you should take a GPS on your next mountain biking trip
You've probably heard some of the hype surrounding Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers lately or even seen someone out on the trails using one. But what can a GPS do for you as a mountain biker? If you're currently using a cycling computer to keep track of ride data or you're interested in making your rides safer, you may want to consider purchasing a GPS unit.

Using your GPS on the mountain bike trail
In many ways, exchanging data between your GPS unit and computer can be a confusing and frustrating process. Unlike iTunes and the iPod, there isn't a dominant software / hardware combo to meet your needs. To help you navigate this confusing new technology, I'll go over some of the key hardware, software, and data exchange information you'll need to get started.

Transfer mountain bike trail maps to your GPS
Put GPS track data files onto your GPS for your next ride! Use the TrackBack feature on your GPS to follow a saved track, view elevation profiles, and more!

Loading GPS mountain bike routes on your Garmin Edge GPS
Learn how to get the most out of your Garmin Edge GPS by loading saved trail routes before you head out on your next adventure. This tutorial covers the process of managing GPS trail routes in Garmin Training Center for PC.

Loading GPS mountain bike routes on your Garmin Edge GPS (Macintosh)
This is the same tutorial as the one above but focuses on managing GPS trail routes using Garmin Training Center for the Macintosh.

Download all our mountain bike trail waypoints
Paid subscribers can now download all the mountain bike trailhead waypoints to a single file for use with your GPS! The waypoints are all labeled with singletracks trail IDs so you can your GPS with your mobile phone to get trail information while you're on the road. Try it today!

GPS Buyers Guide for Mountain Bikers  January 29, 2010
There's been a lot of discussion about GPS and mountain biking around here lately so we thought we'd put together our first ever Mountain Bikers' Buyers Guide to help you make the right choice. Look for more buyers guides for other MTB products coming soon! Basic Features Most GPS Devices Include While...

Review: Garmin Colorado 400t GPS & Bike Mount  January 15, 2010
If you're tired of getting lost on the mountain bike trail or are just looking for a new toy to play with on your ride, 2010 is the year for you to jack into GPS. I've been taking a GPS with me on every ride for 8 or 9 years...

Visualizing Your Mountain Bike Rides  January 13, 2010
Scott Morris over at TopoFusion posted up a cool video visualizing thousands of mountain bike rides he's taken starting from his Tucson, AZ home. For those who don't know, Scott is a self-described "bikepacker, GPSer, and desert dwelling MTBer" and a driving force behind the Arizona Trail 300 race we...